Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Lily's

33 Batterymarch St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Lily's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Lily's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceramic bowl observed inside bulk flour bin. Removed.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Buffalo chicken dip date marked 10.10.26. Discarded. Ensure prepped foods that are date marked are only kept for 7 days.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cardboard lining shelfing in walk in cooler. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles observed without labels at bar area. Provide label.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cardboard lining shelfing in walk in cooler. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceramic bowl observed inside bulk flour bin. Removed.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Buffalo chicken dip date marked 10.10.26. Discarded. Ensure prepped foods that are date marked are only kept for 7 days.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles observed without labels at bar area. Provide label.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official Wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No mop sink observed at location. PIC stated mop water is disposed outside. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Foods without date marking in walk in cooler. Pizza sauce observed with no date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official Wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No mop sink observed at location. PIC stated mop water is disposed outside. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sour cream in production unit expired on 3.23.26. Discarded by PIC.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Foods without date marking in walk in cooler. Pizza sauce observed with no date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official Wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No mop sink observed at location. PIC stated mop water is disposed outside. Discontinue. Provide mop sink or apply for variance.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sour cream in production unit expired on 3.23.26. Discarded by PIC.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther